So, if I wanted to just ride a motorcycle for fun, would I have to play along with all of this drama and pageantry? Would I have to join a gang and wear a uniform and worry about whose turf I'm on and which other gangs are allies and enemies? Or could I, you know, just ride a motorcycle for fun? Would they hassle me for not participating in all this ridiculous nonsense?
I rode a Norton all over CA during the 70's and often ran into HAs or another group called the Orphans. Usually met them when camping, etc. Never had any issues, it was a mutual respect I guess. I would offer them food, they would offer me other stuff and at the appropriate time I would retire to my little tent.
Now days I pretty much ride alone. Most of my bike riding friends have HDs and they play the part to the hilt. Every thing they wear is HD branded, when they ride or not ride they dress like pirates.
I just can't do that!!
I have run across a few 1%ers recently at gas stations, etc and we exchanged pleasantries and head out our own way. I have seen a few more prospects running around town lately, the HAs have taken a pretty good hit here in WA lately so maybe they are trying to rebuild. Those are the ones I keep my eye on a little closer than the patched members.
bob